Economy
Sales success gives shop staff a break
Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Island Craft managing director Fletcher Melvin says the best thing about bumper Boxing Day trading and sales on the island last week that was all his staff could take paid days off for a well-deserved break.
Economic growth expected to drop to 2.4 per cent
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands’ economic growth is expected to plummet to an average of 2.4 per cent over the next four years, estimates the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management. According to a report in the 2019/20 Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update, the downturn is due to the capacity constraints experienced by the economy.
New fishing charter promises jobs
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
By Cook Islands, for the Cook Islands, is the philosophy behind Sakula Charters, a new fishing charter to enter the country’s pool of fishing businesses.
Sustainable tourism the focus for next year, says Fua
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation plans to focus next year on sustainable tourism and expanding the industry’s accreditation scheme.
Problems sour special trip
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Luggage delays prove costly, but generosity of others saves the day.
Olomana Departure Delayed
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The cargo ship Olomana docked at Avatiu harbour on Sunday morning with the help of a fishing charter boat, rather than a tug boat.
Swire partnership puts extra vessel on Cook Islands route
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Swire Shipping is entering a new vessel sharing partnership from New Zealand to the Cook Islands, adding an extra ship to the route.
Payout for country's beneficiaries
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government has paid about a third of a million dollars in Christmas bonus to welfare beneficiaries.
Harbour comes alive
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
All go at Avatiu harbour as the weather finally calms.
Sighs of relief as cargo ship docks
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Prime Foods managing director Daniel Forsyth was one local retailer who breathed a sigh of relief when cargo vessel Olomana finally docked on Sunday morning.
Changes modernise board memberships
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Amendments to the governing structures of the Cook Island’s State-Owned Enterprises have been modernised after a long-awaited update.
Visitor hails Australian office plan
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Frequent visitor to the Cook Islands Cate Walker has acknowledged the set-up of the Australian High Commission office in Rarotonga.
Cargo vessel finally in port
Monday 23 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
There would have been sighs of relief around the island yesterday morning when the event everyone had been waiting for - arrival of the cargo ship Olomana, finally happened. The vessel, which had been unable to enter Avatiu Harbour because of bad weather, docked at around 9am.
Jet leaves with no passengers
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
The Air New Zealand jet which arrived from Sydney yesterday morning pictured on the tarmac at Rarotonga International Airport. Its scheduled flight to Auckland was cancelled.
Air NZ flight is cancelled
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy
Today’s Air New Zealand flight NZ60 from Rarotonga to Auckland was cancelled yesterday due to a crew shortage.
Revenue expectations high
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tax gains will boost result, says Finance Minister.
Frequent visitors affected by flight delay
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A couple who have been visiting Rarotonga for the last 20 years, have aired their frustration on the flight delay and luggage offload they experienced with Jetstar Airways.
What do you give those who staff paradise?
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Economy
Looking for a better way than Secret Santa to say thank you to the staff who welcome this country’s guests?
Busy with three cruises before Christmas
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
MS Amsterdam, Costa Atlantica and the AIDAaura are the last three cruise ships to visit Rarotonga this year.
Air NZ schedules honeymoon flight
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
American newly-weds will be feeling the love from Cook Islands.
